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Forbes Technology Council · Expert Panel

Biometric technology has become a routine part of digital and physical security, powering everything from smartphone authentication and digital payments to health monitoring and access control. Because it uses physical or behavioral traits tied to an individual, it can make everyday interactions faster and safer while also raising real questions about privacy, consent, accuracy and data protection. As biometric tools become more common across consumer, workplace and public settings, it's important for people to understand both what these systems can do and where their limits and risks lie. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share what they believe the public should better understand about how biometric technology is being used today.

Forbes Technology Council · Article

It's not just about making AI smarter, but also about making sure people can trust it and understand how it works.

Forbes Technology Council · Expert Panel

Digital transformation can help organizations modernize processes, improve decision-making and better serve customers, employees and other stakeholders. But when transformation efforts are driven mainly by new tools or technical benchmarks, they can drift away from the organization's broader mission and the people it exists to support. For technology investments to deliver lasting value, leaders need to connect them to clear business priorities, operational needs and mission-driven outcomes. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share steps leaders can take to ensure digital transformation supports the organization's purpose, not just its technology goals.

Forbes Technology Council · Expert Panel

Feature creep has a way of sneaking into product organizations. What starts as a well-scoped roadmap can turn into a crowded mix of nice-to-haves, legacy add-ons and stakeholder-driven requests that are hard to challenge, especially when every feature has an internal champion. Deciding what to build, improve on or retire becomes a test of discipline, alignment and a team's willingness to let evidence lead. The smartest strategies look beyond raw adoption and consider the fuller picture of customer value, business impact, strategic fit and the ongoing cost of complexity. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council discuss helpful criteria and frameworks product leaders can use to optimize feature build and sunset decisions.

Forbes Technology Council · Expert Panel

Offering speed, reach and new ways to identify promising candidates, social platforms are playing a growing role in tech recruiting. But if companies put too much stock in candidates' online visibility, they may end up overlooking highly skilled, dedicated professionals who spend more time perfecting their craft than polishing their personal brand. To ensure social recruiting deepens rather than diminishes the candidate pool, leaders need to be thoughtful about where they look for talent and which signals they prioritize—as well as the signals they may be missing. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share strategies to help tech leaders and recruiters find exceptional talent through a variety of venues—including those who might otherwise fly below the radar.

Forbes Technology Council · Article

Data has to be able to follow consent. Agreements have to have real-world implications between platforms. And consent status needs to be up to date.

Forbes Technology Council · Expert Panel

Ask them how many tools they're running, and many security leaders will give an answer that ends with "but that's just an estimate." Security stacks often haphazardly sprawl as new threats emerge and organizations respond to audits, incidents and evolving compliance demands. The resulting patchwork of point solutions generally contains overlaps in functionality, fails to integrate effectively and leaves teams focused on dashboards instead of measurable risk reduction. Reducing that complexity isn't as simple as cutting vendors; security leaders must ensure they're not introducing gaps while streamlining operations. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council discuss practical steps to reduce cyber tool sprawl, improve visibility and response, and preserve a strong security posture.

Forbes Technology Council · Expert Panel

In the highly regulated financial sector, full automation isn't always an ideal solution, since many processes require an understanding of nuance and context and clear accountability. However, leaders are discovering the productivity boosts that come with pairing generative AI with human judgment. GenAI excels at processing massive volumes of data, spotting patterns and surfacing insights at machine speed, while humans bring experience, ethical reasoning and the ability to handle ambiguity when the rules aren't black and white. From lending and wealth management to fraud detection and customer service, hybrid human-AI models are emerging as a practical middle ground between wholly manual work and hands-off automation. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council discuss financial sector workflows where pairing humans with GenAI is safer and more effective than leveraging full automation.

Forbes Technology Council · Expert Panel

Companies across sectors are increasingly embracing robotics for efficiency gains, labor optimization and cost savings. But introducing robots into human-centered environments isn't just a technical rollout. It's a behavioral, cultural and operational shift that changes how work gets done minute to minute, how safety is managed, and how employees interpret and react to what's happening around them. Before deploying robotics at scale, leaders must think through how people will read a robot's intent, when they'll step in, how accountability will work, and what happens when something goes wrong. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council explore key human-robot interaction dynamics that organizations must be prepared to manage.

Forbes Technology Council · Expert Panel

As development teams compress release cycles to ship faster than ever, CISOs and security architects are under pressure to keep pace—not become a bottleneck. The days of treating security as a late-stage checklist are over. From AI-assisted coding to real-time deployment pipelines, modern innovation is moving too quickly for security to trail behind. Today's forward-thinking tech executives are no longer asking whether speed and safety can coexist, but how to engineer both into the process from day one. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council detail the key steps cross-functional teams should prioritize to ensure innovation and protection move in lockstep.

Forbes Technology Council · Expert Panel

When a major incident hits—whether it's a critical system outage, a data breach or a supply chain breakdown—the way teams respond can determine whether the organization becomes stronger or stays vulnerable to future disruptions. Incident response is no longer just about restoring service as quickly as possible. It's about embedding lessons learned into the culture, processes and technology stack so that the next event is met with speed, clarity and confidence. From removing unnecessary approval layers and improving observability to leveraging AI-driven monitoring and cross-functional "war rooms," the most effective leaders treat incidents as catalysts for lasting change. Below, 20 members of Forbes Technology Council share the most impactful post-incident improvements they've observed or implemented—and how these changes have cut response times and strengthened organizational resilience.

Forbes Technology Council · Expert Panel

Technology is designed to make work faster and easier—but that doesn't mean transformative tech initiatives happen quickly and smoothly. Even if a tech team is on board with a long-term project's end goals, it can be hard to stay motivated when the finish line is weeks—or even months—away. It's up to tech leaders to maintain momentum when a big project is going to be more of a marathon than a sprint. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share smart, practical strategies to help tech team members maintain their focus and enthusiasm throughout the ups and downs of a long-term, complex project.

Forbes Technology Council · Expert Panel

When a new product is in development, it can be tempting to pack in features to impress investors, potential users or even the internal team. However, an overloaded MVP can dilute the core vision, stall progress and make it harder to see what really works (or doesn't). A well-designed MVP solves one painful problem clearly and quickly, without distraction. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share strategies to help teams stay focused, deliver value without unnecessary complexity, and move efficiently from concept to market.

Forbes Technology Council · Expert Panel

Emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and quantum computing have the potential to reshape nearly every industry—but only if global infrastructure evolves fast enough to support them. From intelligent energy systems and ultra-fast connectivity to new governance models and quantum-safe security, foundational upgrades are essential. The approaching tech revolution requires more than just faster chips or bigger data centers; business and government leaders must rethink how they manage power, information, regulations and talent. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council highlight the most critical infrastructure shifts needed to unlock the full potential of next-generation innovation.

Forbes Technology Council · Expert Panel

For industries and organizations running on legacy applications, modernization can significantly improve efficiency, security and scalability. Whether the challenge involves monolithic systems, outdated frameworks or hardcoded business logic, the process demands a clear roadmap and a sharp eye for what to preserve versus what to rebuild. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share essential tips for modernizing with intent and avoiding common pitfalls. For technology professionals leading these efforts, knowing where to begin—and what to sidestep—can save months of costly rework.

Forbes Technology Council · Article

While AI holds significant promise in healthcare, its implementation must be approached thoughtfully.

Forbes Technology Council · Expert Panel

A browser extension or Web-based tool often begins as a team's passion project or a convenience feature. But when a company tries to quickly turn such a tool into a new revenue stream, it can backfire. Missteps like adding a paywall too soon or overlooking what users actually value can damage trust and tank growth. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council break down some of the most common mistakes companies make when attempting to monetize browser tools—and what to do instead. Their insights can help you build a product that delivers real value and earns user buy-in for the long haul.

Forbes Technology Council · Expert Panel

Cloud-native environments promise agility, scalability and speed, but unlocking their full strategic value requires more than simply migrating workloads. To realize the full benefits, enterprise tech leaders must align cloud initiatives with business objectives, maintain visibility into performance and costs, break down operational silos, and integrate tools across platforms. Below, members of Forbes Technology Council share their insights and practical tips to help companies maximize the value of their cloud-native environments. From smarter automation strategies to the strategic use of artificial intelligence, here's how they recommend approaching cloud adoption and optimization to drive stronger results.

Forbes Technology Council · Expert Panel

Browser-based SaaS platforms like Google Drive offer standout capabilities for businesses—but they also come with hidden security risks that many organizations overlook. From unmonitored file sharing and stale sessions to malicious extensions and lingering employee access, these vulnerabilities can quietly expose sensitive data and leave the door open for bad actors. The good news? Most of these risks can be mitigated with the right mix of tools, policies and user awareness. Below, Forbes Technology Council members highlight security risks of browser-based tools and share practical steps your business can take to balance ease of use and convenience with safety.